About
Shira Tanzer is the education solutions reporter for KTAR News 92.3 FM. She joined KTAR in 2021 and previously worked as a reporter for Cronkite News, the Jewish News, and interned at ABC15. Shira has lived in Arizona since 2013 and brings a strong focus to local education issues in her reporting. She’s also passionate about hockey, music and horseback riding. In 2024, she earned her degree from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
Expertise
- Education reporting
- Broadcast journalism
- Arizona local news
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (2024)
Certifications
- FAA Remote Pilot’s License
Achievements & Awards
- Reporter and anchor for Cronkite News
- Intern at ABC15 in Phoenix
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 3, 2025Arizona rated as unacceptable for math education policies in new study
Arizona's performance when it comes to state policies for improving math education is unacceptable, according to a new study.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 2, 2025University of Arizona still working to recover from $240M budget shortfall
The University of Arizona is updating the Arizona Board of Regents on its financial status as it heads into summer break.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 30, 2025Arizona Board of Regents considers funding research of inexperienced drivers
The Arizona Board of Regents is considering funding a transportation research project that aims to make roads safer for inexperienced drivers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2025Arizona high schoolers to build underwater robot as part of ASU camp
A group of Arizona high schoolers face a big challenge as they are set to build an underwater robot as part of an ASU robotics camp next week.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 27, 2025How can Arizona keep health care students in state after they finish schooling?
Arizona has many medical schools and nursing programs, but keeping those students in the state after graduation can be difficult.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 26, 2025Phoenix school for students with autism offers college credits through ASU partnership
A school that serves students with autism in Phoenix is partnering with Arizona State University to offer college credits.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 23, 2025Arizona education officials want to get young students on college path sooner
Arizona education officials are looking to boost college attainment by increasing outreach to young students.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 21, 2025Mesa Public Schools students can now wear military regalia when they graduate
State Superintendent Tom Horne is praising Mesa Public Schools for reversing a policy about wearing military regalia during graduation.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 21, 2025How increasing trade school enrollment could give Arizona an economic boost
Arizona's economy can't function without HVAC technicians, plumbers, welders and other workers who learn their skills at trade schools.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 20, 2025Receiver explains how Isaac School District found itself with $28M budget crisis
The receiver appointed to oversee the financially troubled Isaac School District's recovery reported his latest findings to the Arizona State Board of Education on Monday.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 19, 2025Financially troubled Phoenix school district leases building to education company
As the Isaac School District manages a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, it is looking for more ways to bring in funding.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 16, 202577-year-old Vietnam veteran earns master’s degree from ASU
While many people his age are settled into retirement, a 77-year-old Vietnam veteran is about to graduate from Arizona State University with a master’s degree.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 14, 2025Why do Arizona districts reapprove budgets after the school year is complete?
Many districts across Arizona are working to approve their budgets for the current school year for a second time.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 13, 202514-year-old graduates ASU, plans to attend law school in the fall
Abigail Zagala, a 14-year-old girl from Peoria, is a teen prodigy who can now add "ASU graduate" to her impressive resume.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 12, 2025Phoenix elementary school students learn skills local tech companies want in future workers
GenTech, a technology support company, is partnering with the Balsz School District in Phoenix to offer AI lessons for elementary students.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 9, 2025Educators across Valley celebrated during Teacher Appreciation Week
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and schools and organizations across the Valley have been honoring educators.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 8, 2025New Arizona school safety law expands options for campus precautions
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said Gov. Katie Hobbs just signed the most significant school safety law since 2007.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 7, 2025New elementary school in West Valley could help fix area’s student overcrowding issue
Construction of a new elementary school in Litchfield Park officially began on Monday. Troy Gilbert Elementary School will teach 1,100 students.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 1, 2025Why are Arizona Latino students trailing in test scores, and how can the gap be closed?
With Latino students trailing their Arizona peers in test scores, education experts are looking at the causes and possible solutions to the issue.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 30, 2025UA updating school counseling program to balance out school counselor shortage
The University of Arizona’s school counseling degree is getting an update, switching departments and raising the student capacity.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 29, 2025Arizona Board of Education delays vote on ESA handbook to June
A vote on the ESA handbook for 2025-26, which gives guidelines to families who use universal school voucher funding, was pushed back to June.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 28, 2025Mesa high school students get a head start in workforce at hiring event
Students with Mesa Public Schools recently got the opportunity to add to their resumes at the district's second annual job fair.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 25, 2025Arizona Supt. Horne urges Phoenix district to reconsider stance on armed officers
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is urging leaders of a Phoenix district to reconsider their decision to deny funding for school resource officers at two campuses.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 24, 2025Why are so many Arizona students struggling to pass state science tests?
Arizona students are struggling on state science tests. Some educators attribute that to statewide shortcomings in how math is taught.